Kakheti
კახეთი | |
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Coordinates: 41°45′N 45°43′E / 41.750°N 45.717°E | |
Country | Georgia |
Capital | Telavi |
Municipalities | 8 |
Government | |
• Governor | Irakli Shiosvili |
Area | |
• Total | 11,310 km2 (4,370 sq mi) |
Population (2014 census) | |
• Total | 318,583 |
• Density | 28/km2 (73/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+4 (Georgian Time) |
ISO 3166 code | GE-KA |
Kakheti is a region in Georgia. The capital city is Telavi. It include the Tsiv-Gombori mountain range and Alazani River.
The Georgian David Gareja monastery complex is partly in this province. There is a border dispute between Georgian and Azerbaijani authorities. Popular tourist attractions in Kakheti include Tusheti, Gremi, Signagi, Kvetra, Bodbe, Lagodekhi Protected Areas and Alaverdi Monastery.